"A man's pride will bring him low,
But a humble spirit will obtain honor." Proverbs 29:23

Throughout Scripture we read of the dire consequences that await the
prideful. Conversely, we read of the blessing of the one who is humble and
meek. Jesus is the supreme example of humility and we who are His are to be
like Him. Let's look into God's Word concerning the humble.

Jesus Himself tells us,
"Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in
heart; and you shall find rest for your souls." Matthew 11:29

Notice He said that He is 'humble in heart'. Humility is not something that
we put on to show others, it is the attitude of a heart set on the things of
God. A desire to be obedient to the leading of the Holy Spirit! Scripture
tells us that there are divine promises for the humble as we see in the
following:

In Psalm 25:9,
"He leads the humble in justice,
And He teaches the humble His way.

"The reward of humility and the fear (reverence) of the Lord
Are riches, honor and life." Proverbs 22:4

"...God resists the proud,
But gives grace to the humble." James 4:6

And in James 4:10 we are directed to,
"Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up."

The Apostle Peter tells us,
"...Yes all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with
humility, for
'God resists the proud,
But gives grace to the humble.'
Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of
God, that He may exalt your in due time." 1 Peter 5:5-6

It has been stated very clearly in Micah 6:8 what God has in mind concerning
His people:
"He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
But to do justly, to love mercy
And to walk humbly with your God?"

We see in Matthew 18:1-5; Mark 9:33-37 and Luke 9:46-48 Jesus answering
the disciples dispute concerning greatness in the kingdom of heaven.

In the Matthew account Jesus gives them (and us) instruction about humility:
Vs. 1, "At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, 'Who then is
greatest in the kingdom of heaven?'
Vs. 2, "And Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of
them,
Vs. 3 And said, 'Assuredly, I say to you, unless your are converted and
become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
Vs. 4 "Therefore whoever humbles himself as a little child is the greatest
in the kingdom of heaven.
Vs. 5 "And whoever receives one little child like this in My name receives
Me."

How gracious is our God! He always points us to Christ to whom we are being
conformed. Read again Philippians 2 verses:3 throiugh 8, here are:
Vs. 3 "Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of
mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself."
Then speaking of Jesus,
Vs. 5 "...He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death,
even death on the cross."

Let us always be sensitive to His Word and that still small voice that leads
and guides! Praise Him forever!